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A false alarm does not occur when an alarm system is activated by an attempted or actual illegal entry, theft, or robbery; an observable act of vandalism; unusually violent conditions of nature; testing or repairing of telephone or electrical line or equipment outside the premises, so long as prior notice of the testing or repair is given to the Lombard Police Department.
The following items do not require a permit: Siding, Patios, Private Walks. Building Division
On a lot with residence to be demolished: Wrecking (House Only) $220 + $2000 Bond Building Permit (New House) $3,700 - $4,200 Range
Excavators must give a certificate of insurance. The certificate of insurance must show the Village of Lombard as additional insured and certificate holder.
Plumbers must give a copy of their Illinois Department of Public Health registration. This registration must have a 055 & 059 number.
Roofers must give a copy of their State roofer’s license.
Sewer contractors must give a certificate of insurance. The Village of Lombard must be listed as additional insured and certificate holder.
Sprinkler contractors (Fire) must give a copy of their State sprinkler license.
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The bowl and the tank must be disinfected after cleaning by adding bleach. The bleach must be allowed to sit for at least one-half hour. This procedure may have to be repeated several times. It is important that all areas with fungal growth be treated at the same time to eliminate cross contamination.
The presence of fungi in the toilet bowl should not be interpreted as a problem with the drinking water quality. It is very similar to leaving a piece of moist bread on the kitchen counter, sooner or later it will support mold growth. This does not mean the bread was bad, only that when it was left open to the environment it will support growth.
Routine cleaning will not eliminate this organism. Cleaning must be followed by disinfection using a bleach water mixture. All areas must be disinfected to reduce the chance of growth. Serratia will not survive in chlorinated drinking water.
Please note: If you do install a water filter, follow the operating and maintenance instructions very carefully. An improperly installed and/or maintained filter can adversely affect the water quality. The water provided by the Village of Lombard meets all State and Federal drinking water standards.
Most complaints generally are that the water has an earthy, musty smell and taste. We believe the earthy, musty taste and odor of the drinking water is the result of compounds produced by blue-green algae and other vegetation found in Lake Michigan. Taste and odors may be more noticeable when the lake water gets warmer. Refrigerating the water will minimize the taste and odors. The presence of taste and odors does not affect the safety of the drinking water. The Chicago Water Department adds powdered activated carbon (PAC) to the water at the Jardine Water Purification Plant. The application rate of PAC is based upon the concentration of water vegetation and the number of taste and odor complaints.
Residents are urged to contact the Village with any taste and odor complaints. They are forwarded to the DuPage Water Commission, who then logs them with the Jardine Plant. When there is a rise in complaints, they increase their treatment. But because of the distance, it takes approximately 24 hours for the DuPage Water Commission to receive the water. It then takes another 24 hours to get into our water supply. We also suggest residents refrigerate their drinking water. The decreased temperature helps alleviate the problem.
Water softening is the process of removing the minerals from the water and is commonly accomplished by either reverse osmosis filtration or ion exchange. Reverse osmosis filtration units can handle only small volumes of water and is usually performed at a single point of use, such as the kitchen sink. Ion exchange units can handle large volumes of water and are usually installed on the incoming water supply line to a property. Ion exchange systems exchange sodium ions for the calcium and magnesium ions in the water. Medical studies show that people who live in areas with hard water have reduced occurrences of cardiovascular illness compared to people who live in areas with soft water. You should consult your physician before making artificially softened water your primary source of drinking water.
To heat the pipe you can use an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, a hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or wrapping the pipe with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove or other open flame device. A blowtorch can cause the water in the pipe to boil which can cause the pipe to burst.
1) By paying in person at the Village Hall. Hours are: Monday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. However, if paying in person, the bill must be paid before 4:30 p.m. on the day the bill is due. The DUE DATE is clearly stated on each bill.
2) By direct withdrawal from your checking or savings account. The program is called S.P.O.T. (Simply! Pay On Time). SPOT applications can be obtained online (see below) or mailed out by request.
3) By dropping payments in the water bill drop box in the Village Hall parking lot (255 E. Wilson Ave.) next to the U.S. mail box. Water bill payments are removed from the box at 8:00 a.m. When paying your bill by this method, you must have your payment in the box before 8:00 a.m. on the day it is due.
4) By paying at one of five local banks. Lombard banks that accept water bill payments include:a. West Suburban Bank (1122 S. Main St. and 711 S. Westmore Ave.);b. Cole Taylor Bank (1 Yorktown Center);c. Fifth/Third Bank (505 W. Roosevelt Rd. and 211 W. St. Charles Rd.);d. Citizen’s Bank (45 W. Roosevelt Rd.);e. Harris Bank (345 S. Main St.).
Payment will be accepted by the bank only if paid more than five days before the due date listed on the bill. Five business days are required for the payment stubs to be forwarded to the Village by the due date or late charges will be assessed.
5) By sending payment through the mail. In this case, payment must be received in the mail on the day it is due, regardless of when the payment is postmarked.
Again, please note that customers should allow five business days when paying at the bank or by mail.
If you have any questions, please call Water Billing at (630) 620-5920. S.P.O.T. Application
The reconnection fee is $50 if reconnected during business hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, or $90 at any other time, including any hours on Saturday or Sunday. To reconnect service, call the Water Billing Department at (630) 620-5920 during regular business hours. Outside of regular business hours, you may contact the Police Department using their non-emergency number (630) 873-4400. Please note that only cash payment is accepted after business hours. Upon payment of the balance due plus reconnection fees, the Public Works Department will be contacted to reconnect service.
If you feel your service was disconnected in error, you must contact the Water Billing Department during regular business hours. Please call (630) 620-5920 for more information.
Or, if you prefer, you may fill out the Water Billing Application (see below) and return to the attention of the Water Billing Department in one of the following ways:
a) Fax the form to the attention of the Water Billing Department at (630) 620-8222.b) Mail the completed form to the Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.c) Drop the form off at the front desk of the Village Hall. d) Drop the completed form in the drop box that is located in the Village Hall parking lot next to the U.S. mail box. Water Billing Application
If you are moving, it is important that we have sufficient notice in order to arrange a final reading. It is also important that you give us a forwarding address for your final bill or possible refund due you. For further information, please call (630) 620-5920.
Payment Option 2 - Automatic Direct Withdrawal
Pay your bill through automatic direct withdrawal from your checking or savings account. The automatic direct withdrawal program is called SPOT (Simply! Pay On Time).
Payment Option 3 - Drop Box
Pay your bill by dropping your payment in the water bill drop box (next to the U.S. mailbox) in the Village Hall parking lot.
Water bill payments are removed from the box at 8:00 a.m. When paying your bill by this method, you must have your payment in the box before 8:00 a.m. on the day it is due.
Payment Option 4 - Local BanksPay your bill at one of five local banks.